If you want to get your body beach ready or toned for those t-shirts and shorts this summer, there are some great gym offers in Liverpool and Merseyside for you to take advantage of.

The thought of hitting the gym and going out to exercise always seems better and easier when you’ve got a goal, so getting into shape for when the sun shines can be your goal., whether you’re jetting off abroad or enjoying the warmer weather on home shores.

But if that doesn’t inspire you, maybe these bargains will...?

Xercise4less

A typical Xercise4Less facility boasting a range of state-of-the-art gym equipment for members

Belle Vale Shopping Centre, Childwall Valley Road, Liverpool L25 2RF

Tel: 0151 556 7111

There are currently discounted joining fees from £15 and just £9.99 per month for a Full Peak Membership (with all classes included and full use of the boxing ring, TRX, boxing ring and ladies only facilities).

One of the largest in the city Xercise4Less Liverpool is kitted out with MATRIX cardiovascular and resistance machines and also has a free weights area with dumbbells going right up to 75kg. There is also a full sized Boxing Ring, a Women’s Only Area and a huge fitness studio hosting over 40 classes per week which is free for members. In addition a team of personal trainers is on hand throughout the day to help you achieve your fitness goals.

Bannatyne’s Health Club

Northway, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LU

Tel: 0844 248 3800

Join for a coin! Until the end of this month it’s just £1 to join.

Normal membership applies with full membership starting at £39.99 a month.

There’s a large heated pool, a cafe bar and a Technogym cardio vascular machines complete with interactive screens. All machines have a range of audio and visual entertainment options. Its kit includes treadmills, bikes, cross trainers, steppers, and a hand bike.

There is a free weights area, resistance machines and a host of classes from Yoga to High Intensity Circuits.

Total Fitness

Join for just £5 and get the rest of the month free. Normal membership rates then apply. Full membership, including classes is £42.50 per month.

The gym is packed with cardio and resistance equipment, and free weights. There are two swimming pools for different ages and abilities. Classes include Insanity, pilates, legs bums and tums and there are kids classes for children aged four to 12.

Harbour Health Centre

Join now for 12 months membership but pay only for 10 with no joining fee or enjoy ‘6 weeks of summer’ for £69 including use of gym, pool, sauna and Jacuzzi.

The gymnasium is fully air conditioned with resistance machines and over 20 cardio stations. There is a separate free weights section with Smith Machine, and a matted area for floor work. Members and hotel residents can also use the cooled aerobics studio with timber sprung floor. Classes range from Boxercise, Step &amp; Tone, Body Conditioning as well as Yoga, Pilates and more.

Added benefits include a free guest pass worth £10; loyalty card (after 12 visits you receive another free guest pass), 20% off beauty treatments over £35 at The Harbour Club and 20% off food and drink and the Lounge bar and restaurant.